Teaching Kids to Carve
Jim Calder’s sweet potato faces make carving easy By Kathleen Ryan For Jim Calder, teaching…
Carving a Traditional Lovespoon
Classic heart design is a great project for novice carvers By David Western This simple…
Canes with a Theme
Hershal Borders’ complex canes start with a block of basswood and a theme By Ayleen…
Happy Christmas Gnome
Easy beginner character can be carved as Santa’s helper or a garden gnome By Ross…
Adding Subtle Color to Any Carving
Roughing and dry-brushing techniques add life to your carving without overpowering the wood By Lora…
Handcarved Magnets Pattern
Functional floral decorations are a lesson in traditional carving techniques By Fred Wilbur These nature-themed…
Overcoming Adversity
Decoy carver Karl Schmidt is a lesson in perseverance By Dr. Lawrence Vamer Many of…
Carving Realistic Wrinkles and Folds
Create Accurate details by studying how clothing relates to anatomy By Mary-Ann Jack-Bleach and Fred…
Gargoyle Cane Pattern
By Shawn Cipa After researching the mysterious art form of gargoyles, I wondered how I…
What is Tramp Art?
By Jim Sebring The origin of tramp art dates back to the late–1800s. Essentially, tramp…
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